Note: Mendel is optimized to be printed. WolfStrap is optimized to be made
from wood. If you're making a machine from wood, consider WolfStrap. And then make a
Mendel from wood anyway, for aesthetics and love of the art.
--Sebastien Bailard 03:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

Contents

Say hello to Adesina

Adesina is a Nigerian name which means "first of many children" or "she opens the way". She is a Wooden Mendel RepStrap, built close to the likeness of the official Mendel. Although some parts have been modified to better suit a wooden construction, the idea is to be able to print Mendel prostheses for Adesina, if needed.
The original worklog is posted at this Norwegian forum. Pictures are in spoiler tags throughout that thread.

Bought parts

The heater barrel, nozzle and PTFE barrier was bought from reifsnyderb.

Extruder parts

Molding Gears

Inspired by [1] here are the first test with molding gears with polymorph thermoplastic suitable for a T1.5 belt from an old AGFA snapscan.
The initial results was really great, very simple to make and fully mechanically functional. A modified mold design is tested, which produces gears a bit simpler and faster.

Mold setup

Mold setup

Mold in use

Large gear

Small gear

Modifications

The bed and x-axis have been simplified. The rest is as close as possible to the original Mendel parts.

X-Axis

Version 4 seems to be working. Not tested with proper belts, gears or motor though.
This versions have more measurements, and some commentaries. Please look at the photos to understand where the different parts go.